Jim Duncan

The Weirdest Charlottesville Real Estate Market in 25 Years | Jim’s Note – January

in General Real Estate on January 18, 2026 January 18, 2026

What could go right this year? That’s how I’m choosing to frame 2026. This is my first Note of the year, and fair warning: it’s market-heavy. I want to level-set expectations for what I’m seeing…

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When Will Homes Come on the Market in Charlottesville and Albemarle in 2026?

When will homes come on the market in Charlottesville and Albemarle in 2026? The Charlottesville real estate cycle has bee fairly consistent over the years. In 2023, I wrote a similar story to this one The biggest two changes since then are: interest rates are higher (but still historically low) and more inventory is coming on the market than we have seen in years.

Level-setting 2026 Real Estate Markets for Central Virginia & Shenandoah Valley

in Market statistics on January 2, 2026 January 2, 2026

I’m writing this post to be informative to you, and for myself to refer to later in 2026 and beyond.

As Charlottesville and Albemarle continue to appreciate beyond the reach of many, I’m seeing more traffic over the mountain. There used to be good BLS data that showed commuting patterns, but alas, it’s no longer readily available.